The Principal Product Manager role focuses on leading data science and market research efforts for the Windows Platform & Developer team. This high-impact position combines quantitative analysis, market intelligence, and product strategy to influence investment decisions and platform strategy. The role requires defining research agendas and delivering actionable insights that impact over a billion users. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and a passion for shaping the future of the Windows ecosystem.

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 8 years of experience in product management, data science, market research, or strategic analytics, preferably in a platform or developer-focused organization.
• Solid quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to design research, analyze large datasets, and extract actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with developer platforms, developer tools, or application frameworks.
• Familiarity with telemetry systems, experimentation frameworks, or BI/analytics platforms.
• Background in competitive intelligence, market sizing, or ecosystem analysis for technology platforms.
• Understanding of the Windows developer ecosystem, including Win32, .NET, WinUI, and cross-platform frameworks.

• Define and own the data science and market research strategy for the Windows Platform & Developer organization.
• Build and maintain analytical frameworks that track platform health, developer adoption, ecosystem growth, and competitive positioning.
• Deliver actionable market intelligence on developer trends, framework adoption, and enterprise modernization patterns.
• Partner with engineering, product, and leadership teams to define KPIs, instrument telemetry, and build dashboards.
• Lead primary and secondary research to surface opportunities and risks.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.
• Engage with developer communities, enterprise customers, ISV partners, and internal stakeholders to validate hypotheses.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.